How to Experience (and Understand) Non-Dualism - John Astin
From The Overexamined Life · 1:13:32
Show by Jonah Primo
Find the exact point where you end and the rest of the world begins. Not roughly, exactly. You might say it’s your skin, but close your eyes and see if you can actually feel that border. No matter how much I meditate on this, it’s murky. This is non-dualism, the idea that the “me in here, world out there” split is a story the mind lays over the top of experience. Stanford-trained psychologist and philosopher John Astin treats it as an experiment you can run on yourself, and he reckons it’s a life-changing discovery. In a good way.More John Astin here: https://www.johnastin.com/Sick of being ruled by your emotions?Join our Patreon for AD-FREE listening, Free Gratitude Club, bonus episodes, and mindfulness exercises that are actually fun: patreon.com/TOLclubWant to learn how to meditate? Get 30 days of the Waking Up App FREE: wakingup.com/primoWATCH THE PODCAST on YoutubeFollow Jonah Primo on Instagram or Letterboxd visit his WebsiteJonah writes on SubstackYou can contact The Overexamined Life at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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